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PhD in Pychology Learning and Communication

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Helsinki

Program Overview

Doctoral Programme of Psychology, Learning and Communication (PsyCo) is a multidisciplinary, translational and international doctoral programme. Students who complete a doctoral degree have comprehensive competence and general skills for knowledge work in their discipline. During their doctoral studies, students enhance their identity as independent researchers and experts. The discipline-specific competence generated during the doctoral programme includes an in-depth understanding of the nature of the behavioural sciences, command of any key theories, concepts and research methods, knowledge of the relationship between theory and practice, the practical applicability of knowledge, as well as the ability to generate new scientific knowledge.

Program Key Stats




17 %

Eligibility Criteria


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6.5
92

Additional Information & Requirements

If you have completed or are completing your degree, an official transcript of records must be submitted to the Admissions Services of the University of Helsinki by the awarding institution, IELTS of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in the writing section, TOEFL IBT 92, a minimum score of 22 in the writing section, TOEFL PBT 580.

Career Options

  • The objective of the doctoral programme is to help doctoral students gain extensive knowledge in and competence for conducting research
  • focusing on a specific research topic
  • The programme graduates are experts and independent researchers in their field
  • In addition to research positions
  • they find employment in different social sectors
  • They are pioneers who build the future and have the potential to increase the cultural and social capital of society at large
  • Graduates from the programme work as teaching and research staff in universities and serve in different education and expert positions in the field of health care and social services

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